Safety Score
9.71 /1K students
incidents per 1,000 enrolled
Minneapolis, MN · Clery Act 2023 · Private Nonprofit
Minneapolis College of Art and Design
According to the U.S. Department of Education's Clery Act filings, this profile covers campus safety, crime statistics, fire-safety data, and peer comparison for this 824-student campus.
- 9.71
- Incidents / 1k students
- #2,878
- Rank of 3,050
- #62
- MN rank
- 824
- Enrolled students
Data updated June 2026
The verdict
Minneapolis College of Art and Design reports 9.71 on-campus Clery incidents per 1,000 enrolled students, ranking #2,878 of 3,050 ranked U.S. campuses.
- 9.71
- incidents / 1,000 students
- #2,878
- of 3,050 ranked nationally
- 8
- on-campus incidents, 2023
Safety score = reported on-campus Clery incidents per 1,000 enrolled students (lower is safer).
Reporting-period change
What changed in 2023
Minneapolis College of Art and Design increased from 3 to 8 reported on-campus incidents between the 2022 and 2023 reporting years in the U.S. Department of Education OPE Campus Safety Survey.
This is a change in reported incidents, not a measure of individual safety. Enrollment, reporting practice, and category coverage can affect the count.
See national reporting-year changesMinneapolis College of Art and Design is a Private Nonprofit institution located in Minneapolis, MN, enrolling approximately 824 students. Clery Act data spanning 2021–2023 records 15 total on-campus incidents across all reported crime categories. Within MN, it ranks #62 by safety score. Verify with the U.S. Department of Education Clery Act database →
With 824 enrolled students, this campus sits in the small college bracket, which shapes how raw incident counts should be interpreted.
The most frequently reported category at Minneapolis College of Art and Design is "Motor Vehicle Theft" with 7 cumulative incidents across the reporting window. Compared to 5 peer institutions of similar enrollment size in MN averaging 1.70 incidents per 1,000 students, Minneapolis College of Art and Design reports 471% more incidents per student.
Fire safety data covers 1 reporting year for on-campus residential facilities, logging 0 total fires. Arrests and disciplinary actions span 9 category-year records, covering liquor law violations, drug law violations, and weapons possession on-campus. No Department of Education Clery Act enforcement actions are recorded against this institution.
National Rank
#2878
See peer comparison
State Rank (MN)
#62
within state peers
Incidents (2023)
8
across 11 crime categories
Safety percentile vs. peers
Minneapolis College of Art and Design percentile rank 5.6%
National median
Higher percentile = safer than more peers. Rank #2878 out of 3,050 ranked institutions (enrollment >= 500) in the OPE Campus Safety Survey.
Reporting density vs peer median
Minneapolis College of Art and Design reports 471% more incidents per student than the median of 5 peer institutions.
Academic & Financial Profile
Tuition & Costs
- In-State Tuition
- $45,484
- Out-of-State Tuition
- $45,484
- Avg Net Price
- $29,926
- Median Debt
- $27,000
- Pell Grant Recipients
- 42%
Admissions
- Acceptance Rate
- 48%
- SAT Average
- 1161
- SAT Math Range
- 530–630
- ACT Range
- 21–29
Outcomes
- 4-Year Graduation Rate
- 59%
- Retention Rate
- 75%
- Median Earnings (6yr)
- $35,198
- Median Earnings (10yr)
- $40,873
- Loan Repayment (3yr)
- 70%
Source: IPEDS & College Scorecard. Methodology.
Crime Statistics by Year
11 categories 3 reporting years on-campus onlyMinneapolis College of Art and Design: on-campus incidents by year
Rising 100% (4 → 8 incidents)
| Crime Type | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aggravated Assault | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Arson | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Burglary | 3 | 2 | 1 |
| Fondling | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Incest | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 4 | 0 | 3 |
| Murder / Non-Negligent Manslaughter | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Negligent Manslaughter | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Rape | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Robbery | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Statutory Rape | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Source: US Dept US Dept of Education OPE Campus Safety Survey. Figures show on-campus incidents
Fire Safety
| Year | Fires | Inj. | Deaths | Cat I | Cat II |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Arrests & Disciplinary Actions
9 category-year records| Category | Year | Arrests | Discipline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Drugs | 2023 | 0 | 2 |
| Liquor | 2023 | 0 | 0 |
| Weapons | 2023 | 0 | 0 |
| Drugs | 2022 | 0 | 0 |
| Liquor | 2022 | 0 | 0 |
| Weapons | 2022 | 0 | 0 |
| Drugs | 2021 | 0 | 0 |
| Liquor | 2021 | 0 | 0 |
| Weapons | 2021 | 0 | 0 |
Minneapolis College of Art and Design vs peer institutions
Side-by-side safety scores for 3 peers of similar enrollment
Scores are incidents per 1,000 enrolled students (lower is fewer).
MN
Minneapolis College of Art and Design
9.71 incidents / 1,000 students
IN
Goshen College
8.50 incidents / 1,000 students
VA
American National University
0.00 incidents / 1,000 students
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Safety Score 8.50
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Safety Score 0.00
MyComputerCareer at Columbus
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Safety Score 0.00
Midwestern Career College
Chicago, IL · 824 enrolled
Safety Score 0.00
UEI College-Stockton
Stockton, CA · 823 enrolled
Safety Score 0.00
Closest by National Rank
Institutions ranked nearest Minneapolis College of Art and Design nationally (rank #2878), regardless of size or state.
Kenyon College
Gambier, OH
National Rank #2877
Milan Institute-Bakersfield
Bakersfield, CA
National Rank #2879
Southwestern University
Georgetown, TX
National Rank #2876
University of Maine at Farmington
Farmington, ME
National Rank #2880
University of Virginia-Main Campus
Charlottesville, VA
National Rank #2875
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Minneapolis College of Art and Design safe?
Minneapolis College of Art and Design has a safety score of 9.71 (total on-campus incidents per 1,000 enrolled students) and ranks #2,878 nationally out of 3,050+ ranked institutions. Compare this with peer institutions for context.
What crimes are reported at Minneapolis College of Art and Design?
Aggravated Assault, Arson, Burglary, Fondling, Incest, and other categories, for calendar year 2023.
How does Minneapolis College of Art and Design compare to similar schools?
See the Similar Institutions section below for peers of similar enrollment in MN.
Does Minneapolis College of Art and Design have fire safety data?
Yes. Minneapolis College of Art and Design reports fire safety data for on-campus residential facilities, including total fires, injuries, deaths, and fire damage categories. No fires were reported in the most recent year.
Understanding Minneapolis College of Art and Design's Safety Profile
Minneapolis College of Art and Design in Minneapolis, MN enrolls 824 students and has a safety score of 9.71 incidents per 1,000 enrolled students , ranking #2878 nationally. This higher score indicates more reported incidents relative to enrollment, though context matters, urban campuses and larger institutions may have different reporting dynamics.
Reported incidents cover 2021 to 2023. On-campus incidents increased from 3 in 2022 to 8 in 2023.
Fire safety data covers on-campus residential facilities. No fires were reported in the most recent year, indicating effective fire prevention measures.
What this means for you
Minneapolis College of Art and Design's 9.71 reported on-campus incidents per 1,000 students is a starting point for comparison, not a verdict on any student's safety.
- Weigh Minneapolis College of Art and Design against similar-size campuses, scale changes what the raw count means. Compare campuses
- A higher count can mean stronger reporting, not more danger. How the data works
- Clery covers campus grounds only. Campus vs. city crime
Figures reflect the 2023 Clery Act reporting year as filed with the U.S. Department of Education.
Data sourced from the U.S. Department of Education, OPE Campus Safety & Security Survey (Clery Act). See our methodology for details. Retrieved and formatted by PlainCampus Editorial
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